BMW & Mini Timing Chains

Timing Chain Replacement - Timing Chain Failures - Timing Belts

The rhythm of your engine

Timing Belts and Timing Chains are an essential part of your engine, when they fail on a modern German engine you should bear in mind that the small cost to replace a chain or belt is minor in comparsion to the price of rebuilding your engine.

Cam timing is set to decide when the valves open and close in relation to the position of the pistons within their bores. The settings are determined when the engine is built from the relationship between camshaft and crankshaft. The timing needs to be constant and accurate to avoid significant engine damage.

BMW N47 Timing Chain Failure

Don't let the chain kill your engine

It has been well documented that there is an ongoing issue with BMW N47 Engine timing chain failures.

A simple google search will provide reems of information and the BBC watchdog investigation into the problem. The simplex chain used by BMW in their engines is just not proving to have the longevity expected of timing chains. The extended service periods reduce the oil quality as well which affects the chain lubrication.

In our experience, We replace more BMW chains than any other brand of engine. Not just the common N47 and N57 Diesel engines but more or less the entire range for one reason or another.

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Our focus is you, the customer, we aim to deliver better than dealer service levels, better than dealer capabilities and above all else a much better price.

Before you book work on your BMW or Mini at Sytner Cardiff, Sytner Newport, Trainers Swansea or Dick Lovett consider contacting us for a free quote. Even if you have a service plan we guarantee we can offer a better price on essentials like tyres and brakes.